Italian - English (British) translations for "ghiaccio"
"ghiaccio" Italian translation
Translation
ice
Definition
ice
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: ice
Mi piace mangiare il ghiaccio d'estate.
I like to eat ice in the summer.
Meaning: frost
La macchina era coperta di ghiaccio questa mattina.
The car was covered in frost this morning.
Meaning: glacier
Abbiamo fatto un'escursione sul ghiaccio del monte Bianco.
We went hiking on the glacier of Mont Blanc.
Meaning: ice cube
Per favore, metti qualche ghiaccio nel mio drink.
Please put some ice cubes in my drink.
Meaning: slipperiness
Attenzione, la strada è piena di ghiaccio!
Watch out, the road is full of slipperiness!
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Mi piace mangiare il ghiaccio d'estate.
A1: I like eating ice in the summer.
A1: Ho bisogno di comprare del ghiaccio per raffreddare le bevande.
A1: I need to buy some ice to cool the drinks.
A1: Il ghiaccio è freddo.
A1: Ice is cold.
B1: Dopo aver messo l'acqua nel freezer, si formerà del ghiaccio.
B1: After putting water in the freezer, ice will form.
B1: Se lasci il bicchiere fuori dal frigo, il ghiaccio si scioglierà.
B1: If you leave the glass outside of the fridge, the ice will melt.
B2: Quando ero bambino, facevo un castello di ghiaccio ogni inverno.
B2: When I was a child, I used to make an ice castle every winter.
C1: Se non avessimo usato la macchina per rompere il ghiaccio, non saremmo riusciti ad avanzare.
C1: If we hadn't used the machine to break the ice, we wouldn't have been able to move forward.
C1: Dopo aver camminato per ore sulla superficie ghiacciata, i nostri piedi erano intorpiditi.
C1: After walking for hours on the icy surface, our feet were numb.
C2: La scienziata ha condotto una ricerca sulle proprietà fisiche del ghiaccio.
C2: The scientist conducted research on the physical properties of ice.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word 'ghiaccio' in Italian translates to 'ice' in English. It refers to the solid state of water, which occurs when water freezes and reaches a temperature below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). Ice is commonly found in nature, such as in frozen lakes, rivers, and glaciers. It is also artificially produced for various purposes, including cooling drinks, preserving food, and creating ice sculptures.
In Italy, ghiaccio plays an important role in culinary traditions. It is used to make refreshing beverages like granita and sorbetto, which are popular during hot summer months. Ghiaccio is also used to chill wines and cocktails, enhancing their taste and presentation. Additionally, gelato, the Italian version of ice cream, is made by churning a mixture of milk, sugar, and flavorings while incorporating air to create a smooth and creamy texture.
Furthermore, ghiaccio has practical applications beyond food and beverages. In winter, it can pose hazards on roads and sidewalks if not properly cleared or treated with salt. Ice skating and ice hockey are popular recreational activities that take advantage of frozen bodies of water or artificial rinks. The study of ice and its properties is an important field of research in geology, climatology, and glaciology.